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OMG! Carter thinks Iranian nukes 'not a catstrophe'

When it comes to the Middle East, the former president never ceases to amaze.In an interview published in Time, he was asked: "What do you think it means that Iran seems to have its first nuclear fuel rod?"

His complete answer: "Well, of course, the religious leaders of Iran have sworn on their word of honor that they're not going to manufacture nuclear weapons. If they are lying, then I don't see that as a major catastrophe because they'll only have one or two military weapons. Israel probably has 300 or so."

There you have it. In 51 words, Carter demonstrates convincingly why he should stay out of the business of Iran analysis.Not that he was much better at it while in the White House.

Labels: Iranian nuclear threat, Jimmy Carter

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 6:16 PM